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that was in west virginia in 2006. as you say, massey didn't just pay multi million dollar fines there, they were found guilty in a criminal case on that. >> right. >> and yet we are still seeing safety violations related to ventilation, related to some of the same things that killed those miners in west virginia in 2006. if fines don't work, increased regulations don't work, what works? >> it's a good question. this is a political problem. this is about the fact that don blankenship basically is the biggest political power in west virginia. nobody wants to stand up to him. he goes after politicians who do anything that he doesn't like. he spent $3.5 million a few years ago in attack ads against a state supreme court justice who had made a decision in a case that he didn't like. the word on the street in west virginia is you don't mess with don. and there's just -- it's just a really simple kind of intimidation that goes on. and in these mines, you know -- you know, it's not as all above board as we would like to think
that was in west virginia in 2006. as you say, massey didn't just pay multi million dollar fines there, they were found guilty in a criminal case on that. >> right. >> and yet we are still seeing safety violations related to ventilation, related to some of the same things that killed those miners in west virginia in 2006. if fines don't work, increased regulations don't work, what works? >> it's a good question. this is a political problem. this is about the fact that don...
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steve centanni leads our coverage in west virginia. steve, what are you learning this morning there? >> well, the most heartbreaking part of the story is of course the families, as you just heard. we talked to several of them just a few minute the ago, one woman whose father was in the mine for many years, was just about to retire, would have reached retirement age in a matter of months and was looking forward to traveling, another woman whose brother was in the mine and still hasn't heard from the mine company, massey energy corporation. a couple of the family members saying they were not notified one way or the other about the fate of their loved ones, and they're still waiting to hear. that could be because of the confusion about which four people might still be alive. there are four people unaccounted for, 25 confirmed dead, but four people unaccounted for, which could mean they're still alive, which could be the reason that the coal company has not notified some of the families definitively. but there is this shred of hope. some o
steve centanni leads our coverage in west virginia. steve, what are you learning this morning there? >> well, the most heartbreaking part of the story is of course the families, as you just heard. we talked to several of them just a few minute the ago, one woman whose father was in the mine for many years, was just about to retire, would have reached retirement age in a matter of months and was looking forward to traveling, another woman whose brother was in the mine and still hasn't...
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northern jefferson county in west virginia, and southern berkley county in west virginia. take you to the live radar here, show you where we're talking about on the storms. notice in the upper right-hand corner of your screen here we're zooming in to the panhandle of west virginia. this is the cell that we're watching very, very carefully right in here. right here just up to the north sides of charles town, west virginia, when i put this little circle on here where you can see the red touching the green, that's where red winds are going towards and away touching one another. as a result this is the area right in here, just to the north of charles town, west virginia, where there is a potential radar-indicated tornado on the ground at this point in time. this storm is traveling to the northeast at 40 miles per hour. so i'll put a storm track on it for you here so you can sort of see the towns that are in the line of fire, as you were. as we go up to the northeast, at about 40 miles per hour, we're going to be able to see that this storm is headed up into washington county,
northern jefferson county in west virginia, and southern berkley county in west virginia. take you to the live radar here, show you where we're talking about on the storms. notice in the upper right-hand corner of your screen here we're zooming in to the panhandle of west virginia. this is the cell that we're watching very, very carefully right in here. right here just up to the north sides of charles town, west virginia, when i put this little circle on here where you can see the red touching...
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virginia. who had more slaves than any other state? virginia. every single president that came from virginia was a slaveholder. you can sit here and say that's not true but they are simply facts. >> why do you call the civil war the second american revolution? >> we're seeing the same issues. >> it was a war that destroyed the united states. >> mr. cooper, we're seeing many of the same issues today that the confederacy fought for 150 years ago. smaller government. >> like what? >> lower taxation, less imperialistic government, too. >> are you saying that the current efforts by republicans are similar to efforts by confederate soldiers? >> no, i'm not. i'm saying the issues, many of the issues, which were part of the confederacy in 1860, you still see today. >> those issues were pretty much resolved by the civil war. go ahead, roland. >> no. secession was resolved by the civil war. that was the only issue that was truly resolved. >> seceded because of slavery primarily. these are the ones that use states rights. the two biggest reasons they've us
virginia. who had more slaves than any other state? virginia. every single president that came from virginia was a slaveholder. you can sit here and say that's not true but they are simply facts. >> why do you call the civil war the second american revolution? >> we're seeing the same issues. >> it was a war that destroyed the united states. >> mr. cooper, we're seeing many of the same issues today that the confederacy fought for 150 years ago. smaller government....
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>> virginia was a southern state. the confederate soldier was the person who defended that state against a huge invasion by the north. he hasn't been honored and it's very similar to what's happening today with the vietnam veteran. it's like a chapter of history has been erased. governor mcdonnell said it perfectly. there's education that will benefit everybody and tourism will help the state and make people money. the confederate soldier needs to be honored and remembered. >> what do you make of the governor's decision to add this anti slavery language to the proclamation today? >> as you can see from governor wilder's statement, it really doesn't matter if that's in there or not. he's still against it. that makes a good case, i think for the need for confederate history month, because the opposition, the people who are making the most noise about this don't even want to hear it. that's bad education. that doesn't move the ball forward. >> i think the point of my question though is don't you think that slavery ought
>> virginia was a southern state. the confederate soldier was the person who defended that state against a huge invasion by the north. he hasn't been honored and it's very similar to what's happening today with the vietnam veteran. it's like a chapter of history has been erased. governor mcdonnell said it perfectly. there's education that will benefit everybody and tourism will help the state and make people money. the confederate soldier needs to be honored and remembered. >> what...
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virginia. our forecast for today, increasing clouds, showers and thunderstorms rolling in, but probably not until late this afternoon and evening. heaviest rains and shower chances coming after 8:00 p.m. this evening. for tomorrow, a lingering shower or two first thing this time tomorrow morning. sunshine breaking out by tomorrow afternoon it will feel cooler than average tomorrow, believe it or not, temperatures will stay in the mid to high 50s that will feel down right cold compared to the back-to-back 90s we've had. it's going to be a toasty one today, jerry. temperatures up into the mid 80s once again. >> chuck, we will be prepared. let's see how we're doing. early morning thursday morning commute getting under way. quiet northbound and southbound right now. as you make the trip on the capital beltway no hangups. let's see how we're doing along 270 southbound there was overnight road work headed out of gaithersburg, they are in the process of picking that up. northbound still working on the
virginia. our forecast for today, increasing clouds, showers and thunderstorms rolling in, but probably not until late this afternoon and evening. heaviest rains and shower chances coming after 8:00 p.m. this evening. for tomorrow, a lingering shower or two first thing this time tomorrow morning. sunshine breaking out by tomorrow afternoon it will feel cooler than average tomorrow, believe it or not, temperatures will stay in the mid to high 50s that will feel down right cold compared to the...
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entered because virginia was invaded and it was people in virginia wanting to defend their homes and their property, but the thing they are glossing over is the fact that a lot of people in virginia thought of their property, thought their slaves were their property. >> well, exactly. and you know, there is this confederate flag movement. there are other regimental flags to honor family veterans. there was the donny blue flag, for example. the confederate flag has become a symbol of white supremacy, this overembracing of the confederacy. if you read a lot of these neo confederate sites, abraham lincoln is a marxist. the reason it is playing out right now is because there is a large anti-federal government sentiment, a lot of states' sentiment going on right now. so it gins up this old argument again. and i think because barack obama had won north carolina and virginia, the republicans have no formula to regaining power in 2012 without those two states. and clearly, the african-americans are going to be backing barack obama in record numbers again for re-election. you are going to see
entered because virginia was invaded and it was people in virginia wanting to defend their homes and their property, but the thing they are glossing over is the fact that a lot of people in virginia thought of their property, thought their slaves were their property. >> well, exactly. and you know, there is this confederate flag movement. there are other regimental flags to honor family veterans. there was the donny blue flag, for example. the confederate flag has become a symbol of white...
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will thomas is in west virginia for us. he has the latest now from west virginia. >> reporter: good morning. we are here on the scene about 0 miles south of charleston at the upper big branch mine. again, just outside of charleston. right now, we have the latest figures on the victims. the west virginia governor says 5 fatalities, four are unacted for and of the 5 dead, only seven have been identified so far. a large build-up of methane inside the mine triggered a huge explosion and this resulted again in 25 fatalities. now, as many as 40 rescuers went inside the mine to try to make rescues and four are unbeinged for. they pulled the rescuers out because of the large build-up of methane and carbon monoxide. the governor told me he does believe there could be a chamber near these four men that would allow them to breathe what they call clean air away from this methane. so that is the hope. they are telling families this is hope but rescuers are not inside right now and hire is further explanation on why they had to be pulled
will thomas is in west virginia for us. he has the latest now from west virginia. >> reporter: good morning. we are here on the scene about 0 miles south of charleston at the upper big branch mine. again, just outside of charleston. right now, we have the latest figures on the victims. the west virginia governor says 5 fatalities, four are unacted for and of the 5 dead, only seven have been identified so far. a large build-up of methane inside the mine triggered a huge explosion and this...
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in raleigh county, west virginia. i'm will thomas, now back to you. >>> president barack obama is offering his condolences and any help needed in the recovery. he spoke with the governor of west virginia last night and told him the government is ready to offer any assistance needed. >>> the president is announcing sweeping changes in u.s. nuclear weapons policy today. this comes days before he'll sign a new nuclear treaty with russia. doug luzader has more from capitol hill this morning. >> reporter: this is called the nuclear posture review. it's a full rework of how and when we would ever consider using nuclear weapons. the president throwing out the first pitch for the washington nationals. high and outside, but a cake walk compared to what is being planned behind the scenes at white house. it is a revamp of the nuclear policy and the president imposing when the u.s. would consider a nuclear strike. the president tells the nuclear times that is presented a journal. the biggest affront is probably an attack from ano
in raleigh county, west virginia. i'm will thomas, now back to you. >>> president barack obama is offering his condolences and any help needed in the recovery. he spoke with the governor of west virginia last night and told him the government is ready to offer any assistance needed. >>> the president is announcing sweeping changes in u.s. nuclear weapons policy today. this comes days before he'll sign a new nuclear treaty with russia. doug luzader has more from capitol hill...
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across west virginia and into the ohio valley. that area of low pressure is going to be coming down our way later on today, and before that we may see a little sun this morning. but overall, a cloudy day, some showers by midday and then perhaps some afternoon thunderstorms, some of which may be severe. could produce some hail and damaging winds. that would be from about 3:00 orr 4:00 in the afternoon all the way through perhaps early evening this evening. highs reaching near 70 before then. things should settle down by late this evening and by dawn tomorrow maybe lingering light showers. after that we ought to get sunshine back by tomorrow afternoon with highs in the mid 60s. then the weather does settle down considerably midweek. we veal the shine back on wednesday. should be partly cloudy. morning lows near 40. afternoon highs into the mid 60s. then lots of sunshine for thursday with highs near 70. let's check traffic on this monday morning. jerry, how is it look sng. >> good morning to you. good morning everyone. looking good a
across west virginia and into the ohio valley. that area of low pressure is going to be coming down our way later on today, and before that we may see a little sun this morning. but overall, a cloudy day, some showers by midday and then perhaps some afternoon thunderstorms, some of which may be severe. could produce some hail and damaging winds. that would be from about 3:00 orr 4:00 in the afternoon all the way through perhaps early evening this evening. highs reaching near 70 before then....
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heaviest stuff across southern virginia. the northern neck, southern maryland a better chance of seeing more moderate rainfall but we will definitely be dodging rain drops with highs lower 60s. yesterday around 670. tomorrow 70 with an afternoon shower possible. grab the jacket, some rain moving in here at the bus stop. 40s and 50s with sunrise 6:25. in 12 minutes. tonight or this afternoon cloudy and cool with showers and light rain. highs 60. the showers around this evening and will taper off by if not before midnight. 45 to 50 for the lows and winds to the west at five. picking up tomorrow from the northwest. 40s and 50s so warmer than it has been. cumberland 41. manassas 48, fredericksburg and national 54. the warm spot is annapolis and pax river 56 and winds light at three miles an hour. the seven-day forecast, today 61 with showers off and on. mild tomorrow. an afternoon shower is possible, 70. near 70 on friday. low 70s on saturday. but in the afternoon and evening showers may be moving in. the morning will be okay if
heaviest stuff across southern virginia. the northern neck, southern maryland a better chance of seeing more moderate rainfall but we will definitely be dodging rain drops with highs lower 60s. yesterday around 670. tomorrow 70 with an afternoon shower possible. grab the jacket, some rain moving in here at the bus stop. 40s and 50s with sunrise 6:25. in 12 minutes. tonight or this afternoon cloudy and cool with showers and light rain. highs 60. the showers around this evening and will taper off...
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. >>> tragedy in west virginia. a huge jump overnight in the number of miners killed by an underground explosion. >> now, more than two dozen, plunging a community into mourning. >> it's a coal mining community. when you hear that many ambulances, it has to be something bad. >> this morning, the latest on the recovery mission. and looking into a company with a history of problems. >>> good morning. and thanks for being with us. i'm vinita nair. >> and i'm todd connor, in for jeremy hubbard today. the explosion at a west virginia coal mine has now become the nation's worst such disaster in a quarter-century. >> overnight, massey energy announced that 25 of its miners are dead. and the dangerous mission to rescue four more has stopped. when families were told the news overnight, some became hysterical. >> this is taking place at the upper big branch main. t.j. winick is tracking the overnight developments for us. t.j.? >> reporter: the explosion at the undergrod coal mine happened about 3:00 monday afternoon. miner st
. >>> tragedy in west virginia. a huge jump overnight in the number of miners killed by an underground explosion. >> now, more than two dozen, plunging a community into mourning. >> it's a coal mining community. when you hear that many ambulances, it has to be something bad. >> this morning, the latest on the recovery mission. and looking into a company with a history of problems. >>> good morning. and thanks for being with us. i'm vinita nair. >> and...
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it's in mont coal, west virginia. bob barnard live in the newsroom with the very latest. >> reporter: the death toll is now seven. seven coal miners killed in raleigh county, west virginia. that's about 30 miles south of charleston. it's the scene of a massive rescue effort tonight with 19 coal miners unaccounted for trapped in a mountaintop mine owned by the largest coal mining company in that part of the country. safety officials say the seven miners killed died in an explosion around 3:00 this afternoon while leaving the site in a vehicle. two other men with them were hurt. officials say they don't know yet what caused the blast. >> we really just came to pray because we don't have immediate family in the mines but we know so many people that work here. our pastor works at this mine actually from our church. he wasn't in the mine but he's here. we're just praying and all we can do right now as a community is come together and pray because if you're from here, we're all coal mining family. my dad was a miner. my gra
it's in mont coal, west virginia. bob barnard live in the newsroom with the very latest. >> reporter: the death toll is now seven. seven coal miners killed in raleigh county, west virginia. that's about 30 miles south of charleston. it's the scene of a massive rescue effort tonight with 19 coal miners unaccounted for trapped in a mountaintop mine owned by the largest coal mining company in that part of the country. safety officials say the seven miners killed died in an explosion around...
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virginia did not su seed over slavery. virginia stayed in the union at the time of fort sumter. what took them out of the union when abraham lincoln said, we want 75,000 volunteers, your militia and your soldiers in the union to attack the deep south and bring them back to the union, they said we're not going to kill our kinsman. that's how virginia left the union. >> they refused to take sides against the union with the rebels? >> they refused to send their sons to kill their kinfolk. >> to bring back the union? >> kill their kinfolk. >> i think that's a technical point. virginia had slavery and believed in slavery and would have kept it had there not been a civil war. >> wait a minute. there were eight slave states in the union at the time of fort sumter and seven in the confederacy. >> gentlemen, that's not the point. >> the point of the civil war was slavery. >> the point today is bob mcdonnell missed an important opportunity. i'm also a proud great great granddaughter of slaves and we were owned by the phinneys of virginia. that is an american story. there is a broader amer
virginia did not su seed over slavery. virginia stayed in the union at the time of fort sumter. what took them out of the union when abraham lincoln said, we want 75,000 volunteers, your militia and your soldiers in the union to attack the deep south and bring them back to the union, they said we're not going to kill our kinsman. that's how virginia left the union. >> they refused to take sides against the union with the rebels? >> they refused to send their sons to kill their...
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miners in west virginia say they will lose jobs. the epa put out a water quality standard related to mountain top mining. it is a number for the level of toxins in measured water. miners say this will make it nearly impossible for them to do their job and critics say that's the point. >> it's going to be hard for any kind of big economic enterprise to meet the standard which will protect the streams throughout the country, but especially in areas that are affected by mountain top removal mining. >> mountain top mining is estimated to have destroyed land the size of delaware. many experts believe it affects water ways in the country. >>> no one realliments any unscheduled face time with the irs, but if you are concerned about an audit and not sure about how long to keep your documents, here is a brief guide. most of us should keep our tax records for three years. some documents like records to purchase a home or sale, any stock transactions or business transactions should be kept longer. if you have employers working for you, you nee
miners in west virginia say they will lose jobs. the epa put out a water quality standard related to mountain top mining. it is a number for the level of toxins in measured water. miners say this will make it nearly impossible for them to do their job and critics say that's the point. >> it's going to be hard for any kind of big economic enterprise to meet the standard which will protect the streams throughout the country, but especially in areas that are affected by mountain top removal...
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proclamation declaring april confederate history month in virginia. bob mcdonnell issued that proclamation, he said to promote tourism in the state in advance of the 150th anniversary of the start of the civil war. virginia was the capital of the confederacy then and a major civil war battleground. but the declaration left out anti-slavery. it agrees it is important to for all virginians to understand the institution of slavery led to this war and was an evil and inhumane practice. >>> d.c. public school teachers could get a dramatic pay raise and tougher work standards if a new union contract is approved. the tentative contract comes after more than two years of sometimes bitter negotiations. it would raise the average teacher's salary by 20% over five years to $81,000. teachers could also earn bonuses for high student achievement. school chancellor michelle reid would retain the power to dismiss teachers based on their performance. members of the teachers' union and d.c. council will have to approve before it can go into effect. >>> coming up, a liv
proclamation declaring april confederate history month in virginia. bob mcdonnell issued that proclamation, he said to promote tourism in the state in advance of the 150th anniversary of the start of the civil war. virginia was the capital of the confederacy then and a major civil war battleground. but the declaration left out anti-slavery. it agrees it is important to for all virginians to understand the institution of slavery led to this war and was an evil and inhumane practice. >>>...
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the tropicana resort hotel and super8 in virginia beach. the number one dirtiest hotel is the heritage marina hotel in san francisco, california. >>> when was the last time you visited the national aquarium? you probably don't know it is there. it has been in the basement of the commerce department since 1932. recently it had an extreme makeover. it is ready to inspire you about the wonders of american marine life and what you can do to save it. we take a look. >> reporter: the old plastic fish and steal exhibits have been replaced by live animals. you'll find sharks, caribbean wonders and my personal favorite, this little guy putting on a show for the thousands of visitors who are starting to rediscover this gem just a block off the national mall. >> we were ratty off the edges. >> reporter: the national aquarium in d.c. has updated 55 of 65 exhibits. it focuses on america's aquatic treasures. it is important to understand the marine creatures because their habitats are being destroyed by us. like this exotic lion fish, an invasive species
the tropicana resort hotel and super8 in virginia beach. the number one dirtiest hotel is the heritage marina hotel in san francisco, california. >>> when was the last time you visited the national aquarium? you probably don't know it is there. it has been in the basement of the commerce department since 1932. recently it had an extreme makeover. it is ready to inspire you about the wonders of american marine life and what you can do to save it. we take a look. >> reporter: the...
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not at the white house, but in virginia. virginia governor mcdonnell signed into law that bars the federal government forcing virginians to buy health insurance. he on the record about his state's battle against the federal government. you also have been the attorney general so you knee job pretty well. did you consult with the attorney general when he made his decision to file suit? >> i did. he advised me he had been doing the legal research over the last couple of months about this claim. and we both believed that individual mandate passed by the united states congress is not authorized under the commerce clause of the united states constitution. and so we think it is not a proper act on the people of virginia. we passed a bill during the course of this last general assembly session that went into effect to weeks -- two weeks ago tonight says it is not permissible to force the citizens of virginia to purchase health insurance under penalty of law. we've got standing under that new end actment that i signed today. that's t
not at the white house, but in virginia. virginia governor mcdonnell signed into law that bars the federal government forcing virginians to buy health insurance. he on the record about his state's battle against the federal government. you also have been the attorney general so you knee job pretty well. did you consult with the attorney general when he made his decision to file suit? >> i did. he advised me he had been doing the legal research over the last couple of months about this...
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moving into virginia. and maryland at this hour. now, the radar is picking up one area of moderate to very heavy rain now. just to the west and north of hagerstown. these are some thunderstorms that are producing lightning and strong gusty winds. may be gust 40 to 50 miles per hour. heading off up into pennsylvania. this one is probably going to miss hagerstown. there is another smaller thundershower here. just to the northeast of winchester. and that's going to be moving on into jefferson county, west virginia. that's crossing into maryland, perhaps scooting through southern washington county. then heading out over into maybe frederick county. wider view of the radar showing another thundershower. far to our south now. this is right now in madison county. that will be moving into rappahannock county and far northern culpeper county. that may move into fauquier county in about another hour or so as well. but no severe storms. don't have any reports of severe weather with these. they are continuing to move towards us. it is all part
moving into virginia. and maryland at this hour. now, the radar is picking up one area of moderate to very heavy rain now. just to the west and north of hagerstown. these are some thunderstorms that are producing lightning and strong gusty winds. may be gust 40 to 50 miles per hour. heading off up into pennsylvania. this one is probably going to miss hagerstown. there is another smaller thundershower here. just to the northeast of winchester. and that's going to be moving on into jefferson...
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>> virginia, virginia, it's all about you right now. this is near the hunter mill exit on hunter mill. we're calling it a friday light out here, things checking out okay. moving over to the grass eggs, come fly with me over the gw parkway making our way past the beltway 123 to the bay bridge. the time now is 6:38. >>> tgi friday. 9news now will be right back. [ applause ] [ grunting ] [ male announcer ] venus williams doesn't let sweat and odor ruin her style. [ grunting ] [ male announcer ] new tide plus febreze freshness sport. the #1 sports detergent at putting away stains... and it eliminates odors, so your style is always fresh. [ venus ] i smell victory. [ male announcer ] if it works for venus, imagine what it will do for your family's clothes. tide plus febreze freshness sport. style is an option. clean is not. >>> good morning. welcome back to 9 news now in 17 minutes. the morning show begins in nine minutes. good morning, maggie. >> good morning to you. coming up here this friday, we'll take you to west virginia where crews ar
>> virginia, virginia, it's all about you right now. this is near the hunter mill exit on hunter mill. we're calling it a friday light out here, things checking out okay. moving over to the grass eggs, come fly with me over the gw parkway making our way past the beltway 123 to the bay bridge. the time now is 6:38. >>> tgi friday. 9news now will be right back. [ applause ] [ grunting ] [ male announcer ] venus williams doesn't let sweat and odor ruin her style. [ grunting ] [ male...
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the virginia governor is now apologizing for a mistake in his words, a major omission. >> reporter: virginia is known for its civil war battlefield, its capital, richmond, was the capital of the confederacy, but now a new battle over that legacy. virginia republican governor, bob mcdonnell, has declared april confederate history month. >> i wanted to focus on primarily the -- the role of the confederate veterans. >> reporter: the proclamation reads in part, quote, it is important for all virginians to reflect upon our commonwealth shared history, to understand the sacrifices of the confederate leaders, soldiers and citizens during the period of the civil war. but glaringly absent, any reference of slavery. civil rights advocates accuse the governor of trying to, quote, whitewash history. >> to, you know, not take even a second to acknowledge that the civil war, you know, the main purpose of it, the main reason for the, you know -- for that fire that burned across this country was the south's refusal to let go of slavery, which is a deep and abiding crime against humanity, does suggest that h
the virginia governor is now apologizing for a mistake in his words, a major omission. >> reporter: virginia is known for its civil war battlefield, its capital, richmond, was the capital of the confederacy, but now a new battle over that legacy. virginia republican governor, bob mcdonnell, has declared april confederate history month. >> i wanted to focus on primarily the -- the role of the confederate veterans. >> reporter: the proclamation reads in part, quote, it is...
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and if he comes back it's going to help virginia tech. it's good to test the waters, understanding that if nobody really wants me -- if nobody wants him to get drafted, they may take him or they may not. >> and they get a good look at you for next year. >> right. all you have to do is work hard. i think malcom is going to be a great player. and i think what he's doing is the right thing to do. he's got to help himself. i think he'll have a shot. but i think he'll be a better player in he comes back is there one part of your game, specifically that you want to improve based on what you experienced last year and this year as a senior? >> i'm looking forward from the combine in chicago. i love challenge. and this is going to be another challenge for me. so i want to get ready for this and i want to improve my lifting and get quicker and i want to get everybody talking about me in a way that he works hard. i'm more concerned about that. and i love doing the core workouts and all that stuff. so i'm kited and i can't wait to start training. >>
and if he comes back it's going to help virginia tech. it's good to test the waters, understanding that if nobody really wants me -- if nobody wants him to get drafted, they may take him or they may not. >> and they get a good look at you for next year. >> right. all you have to do is work hard. i think malcom is going to be a great player. and i think what he's doing is the right thing to do. he's got to help himself. i think he'll have a shot. but i think he'll be a better player...
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portions of virginia, west virginia, western maryland. we could see temperatures the at the freezing mark later on tonight. we want to watch that tonight into wednesday morning. meanwhile, our temperatures this morning, nowhere near there in the 50s. 56degrees right now in the nation's capital. 54 in baltimore. dulles at 55. fredericksburg, it is 57 degrees and in frederick, maryland, it is 54 degrees. you can see we still have the cold air up to the north. new york city, 44. in detroit, michigan, 38 degrees this hour. and then again milder air, although we are in the miler air but milder air from our region down into the southern portions of the united states. let's take a look at hd radar. we'll show you where the moisture is that we've been talking about. one little blip just to the north of the district and off to our east, a few rain showers in eastern maryland pushing into delaware. that is it for this morning. that will continue to push out. you might see another little blip pop up here or there during the early-morning hours. late
portions of virginia, west virginia, western maryland. we could see temperatures the at the freezing mark later on tonight. we want to watch that tonight into wednesday morning. meanwhile, our temperatures this morning, nowhere near there in the 50s. 56degrees right now in the nation's capital. 54 in baltimore. dulles at 55. fredericksburg, it is 57 degrees and in frederick, maryland, it is 54 degrees. you can see we still have the cold air up to the north. new york city, 44. in detroit,...
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interstate 95 in virginia has traffic, 66, 270 southbound. folks are starting to test your stir more around the district. >the officials since last week have warned commuters to avoid the area around washington convention center. this is why. look behind me. this is a portion of k street. there's high police presence. this road is blocked off. several roads around the area are shut down as well. the barricades went up last night. what does all this means for public transportation? the mount vernon metro stop will remain closed until 5:00 a.m. wednesday. several buses have been rerouted. as you might have guessed, this is very frustrating for commuters as well as residents. we spoke with one gentlemen this morning. he says thate was puzzled getting from one point to another. >> it's very confusing. it's a ball of confusion. i initially thought that with the black iron gates, i thought there would be some openings so that we could get through to the other side of the street. but they had everything barricaded. we cannot go anywhere. just the op
interstate 95 in virginia has traffic, 66, 270 southbound. folks are starting to test your stir more around the district. >the officials since last week have warned commuters to avoid the area around washington convention center. this is why. look behind me. this is a portion of k street. there's high police presence. this road is blocked off. several roads around the area are shut down as well. the barricades went up last night. what does all this means for public transportation? the mount...
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front is still sitting back over western portions of west virginia. so we we have a good distance to let that get through overnight tonight. and temperatures will fall. so definitely we have more activity on the way. in fact, looking at the lightning. mainly over virginia where it is strong, as far as even tornado activity down there. and north of us. but lightning for us has been quiet. looking and talking about the warm air pushing out. big changes on the way. coming in from the northwest. and continue to see temperatures drop as we go through the overnight. i will have a look at the temperatures and your weekend outlook coming up in a bit. >> thank you, vytas. >> and you can be in charge of your own personalized forecast. i-radar is available at foxbaltimore.com. use the interactive tools to track storms down to your street. go to foxbaltimore.com/i-radar. >> more concerns over baltimore city's practice of rotating fire company closures. the issue, back on the table tonight. after three people, including a firefighter are seriously hurt in a fire.
front is still sitting back over western portions of west virginia. so we we have a good distance to let that get through overnight tonight. and temperatures will fall. so definitely we have more activity on the way. in fact, looking at the lightning. mainly over virginia where it is strong, as far as even tornado activity down there. and north of us. but lightning for us has been quiet. looking and talking about the warm air pushing out. big changes on the way. coming in from the northwest....
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virginia celebrates the confederacy. that's also where we start tonight, with governor's bob mcdonald's decision to declare april -- rob reagan, a former radio talk show host working on a book about his dad. and pat buchanan and msnbc analyst. start with what happened in minnesota today. it's an amazing event. we'll get to the confederate stuff later. what's going on? wooe going to show you right now. here's governor palin today with bachmann. these are fascinating political figures. very good on the stump. much more exciting than mitch mcconnell or john boehner. the so-called elected leaders of the republican -- here's the new star power of the republican party. let's watch, today. >> on the outside i am here to testify she is 20 times more beautiful on the inside. please help me welcome governor sarah palin. >> you know, pat, i think i had a small role here in hosting this program one day when michele bachmann came on and said we ought to have a media investigation for anti-americanism. you were here. out of that a cat
virginia celebrates the confederacy. that's also where we start tonight, with governor's bob mcdonald's decision to declare april -- rob reagan, a former radio talk show host working on a book about his dad. and pat buchanan and msnbc analyst. start with what happened in minnesota today. it's an amazing event. we'll get to the confederate stuff later. what's going on? wooe going to show you right now. here's governor palin today with bachmann. these are fascinating political figures. very good...
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that's in west virginia. actually just hours ago they got the all clear that the air inside that mine was safe enough for the rescue mission to begin again. correspondent richard lui joins us this morning with details on the rescue team. they've had to wait days to get down to this area. >> it's been so tough for the families. overnight men on the rescue teams got the order to shave. a mine safety official says rescue officials must get rid of facial hair so the face and mouth masks can fit snugly. >> they're going into areas that may have contaminations of carbon monoxide at levels that are risky which means they have to have their face mask on. as we proceed there will be judgments made about how far they do continue. >> the hope is here, robin, that rescuer also not have to use 30-pound breathing devices, that each one is carrying at the moment, toxic gas levels have also dropped, that's good, but it does include methane, which can be highly explosive. >> i would imagine, too, that this is not exactly like
that's in west virginia. actually just hours ago they got the all clear that the air inside that mine was safe enough for the rescue mission to begin again. correspondent richard lui joins us this morning with details on the rescue team. they've had to wait days to get down to this area. >> it's been so tough for the families. overnight men on the rescue teams got the order to shave. a mine safety official says rescue officials must get rid of facial hair so the face and mouth masks can...
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nbc's brian mooar is in naoma, west virginia. any more on those ambulances rushing to the scene about a half hour ago? >> reporter: they weren't rushing to the scene and we can't read too much into it other than we saw some ambulances heading in that general direction and on previous mine disasters saw this. they're lining up the pieces and officials are doing everything they can on that mountain to get the rescue workers inside. make no mistake about it. this is a pains taking process. they have to dig the holes first, six-inch diameter holes to try to vent some of this noxious, explosive methane, and then once they have gotten some of that out they had to take some of the ratings to make sure it's safe for rescue workers, 30 have been standing by to be able to go in and begin their search. we're told this was a massive explosion so it's really difficult as they go into this mine, make their way in, to even see their way through as they're sort of feeling their ed. >> brian, also, what are they doing to get new ventilation into
nbc's brian mooar is in naoma, west virginia. any more on those ambulances rushing to the scene about a half hour ago? >> reporter: they weren't rushing to the scene and we can't read too much into it other than we saw some ambulances heading in that general direction and on previous mine disasters saw this. they're lining up the pieces and officials are doing everything they can on that mountain to get the rescue workers inside. make no mistake about it. this is a pains taking process....
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between virginia and springfield, looks good. if nothing near the pentagon on 395. 66 between marshall and vienna, i have nothing to report. everyone is behaving out of waldorf on route 5. on 228 and who 10, and-- aqndnd 210 looks fine. >> its 53 degrees. >> a controversial supreme court case. and if the fed taking on facebook. to the government taking aim at the technology world. >> i'm courtney robinson in northwest. we are going to look at an airport that's as it might be worth it to fight a parking ♪ hey bets, can i borrow a quarter? sure, still not dry? i'm trying to shrink them. i lost weight and now some clothes are too big. how did you do it? simple stuff. eating right and i switched to whole grain. whole grain... [ female announcer ] people who eat more whole grain tend to have a healthier body weight. multigrain cheerios has five whole grains and 110 calories per serving. multigrain cheerios. try new chocolate cheerios with a touch of delicious chocolate taste in every bite. you are watching abc 7's good morning washi
between virginia and springfield, looks good. if nothing near the pentagon on 395. 66 between marshall and vienna, i have nothing to report. everyone is behaving out of waldorf on route 5. on 228 and who 10, and-- aqndnd 210 looks fine. >> its 53 degrees. >> a controversial supreme court case. and if the fed taking on facebook. to the government taking aim at the technology world. >> i'm courtney robinson in northwest. we are going to look at an airport that's as it might be...
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we are going to head back to john in west virginia right now with the governor of west virginia. hey, john. >> reporter: the west virginia governor, joe manchin joins us right now. tell us a little bit about where we are. >> at five until 5:00, we sent four teams in. they are on man trips right now, will go back as far on the rail as we can possibly go. then, they go by foot and carry all their apparatus. they will be more cautious. you never want your rescuers to get ahead of the danger zone and get caught. that's happened in alabama, we lost so many rescuers. we will make sure that doesn't happen. they will be able to assess the damage more accurately than the first time. they are in full rescue mode. that means we are going to go find the four miners. if for any reason we can't get clear back in that 22 section again, where they had to be pulled out before, that's the only chance we have with that one chamber that hasn't been checked. if someone is there, we know they are safe. if they are not, we know our chances are slim. >> the sign they will be looking for immediately is t
we are going to head back to john in west virginia right now with the governor of west virginia. hey, john. >> reporter: the west virginia governor, joe manchin joins us right now. tell us a little bit about where we are. >> at five until 5:00, we sent four teams in. they are on man trips right now, will go back as far on the rail as we can possibly go. then, they go by foot and carry all their apparatus. they will be more cautious. you never want your rescuers to get ahead of the...
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if $2.96 in d.c., $2.84 in maryland, $2.77 in virginia. prices are higher than a year ago, but $1.26 less than the record high set in 2008. >> the washington times is looking for a new publisher. there publisher's contract will expire on friday and they're looking for replacement. the paper underwent major changes, including deep staff cuts. >>> president george w. bush will release his first book since leaving office. that will happen later this year. crown publishers says "decision points" will hit bookstore shelves on november 9. the publisher says mr. bush is not writing a traditional memoir, but an account of key decisions in his life. his wife's belmar will be released on may 5. -- memoir. >> brian van de graaff is telling us about the potential for storms. >> in northern parts of the area, loudoun county, a frederick, close to virginia, they had tornado warnings, and hail and rain. today, not nearly as severe. let's show you what it looks like. the deep pockets in maryland towards mohbluemont. you will encounter showers. in rockvill
if $2.96 in d.c., $2.84 in maryland, $2.77 in virginia. prices are higher than a year ago, but $1.26 less than the record high set in 2008. >> the washington times is looking for a new publisher. there publisher's contract will expire on friday and they're looking for replacement. the paper underwent major changes, including deep staff cuts. >>> president george w. bush will release his first book since leaving office. that will happen later this year. crown publishers says...
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. >>> despite the rough economy, score one for virginia. a major defense contractor is moving its headquarters from california to the commonwealth. kristin fisher has more from arlington on northrop grumman's big move. >> reporter: both virginia and maryland have been courting northrop grumman since last january when the company announced they wanted to move the headquarters from california to the washington area. yesterday the company announced it had made its decision. northrop grumman will be moving to one of two locations in northern virginia. either a site out at dulles airport or right here in crystal city, which is already home to several defense contractors and of course we can't forget that it is practically next door to the pentagon. here's what the ceo and president of northrop grumman had to say about the move on monday. he said -- northrop grumman is one of the largest defense and global security contractors in the world. they do everything from aerospace, electronics, information system and ship buildings and the biggest clien
. >>> despite the rough economy, score one for virginia. a major defense contractor is moving its headquarters from california to the commonwealth. kristin fisher has more from arlington on northrop grumman's big move. >> reporter: both virginia and maryland have been courting northrop grumman since last january when the company announced they wanted to move the headquarters from california to the washington area. yesterday the company announced it had made its decision. northrop...
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a major apology from virginia's republican governor. bob mcdonnell now says it was a mistake to omit any reference to slavery regarding the state's recognition of confederate history month. in a statement issued, governor mcdonnell calls slavery an abomination. the governor added a paragraph to that proclamation saying it is important to understand that slavery was among the factors that led to the stifl war and was a "evil and inhumane practice." in a few moments we'll discuss this controversy with an african-american state senator, henry marsh. president obama departs for praug. it was there that the president outlined an ambitious goal of ridding the world of nuclear weapons. it is there where eltake whhe wa step in that direction. while that plan to slash the u.s. and russian nuclear arsenals, the president's broader call for a new strategy is generating more of a controversy. >> reporter: that's right, john. i just got off the phone with one of the president's top advisers. he says the chief goal is to show case this moment. this p
a major apology from virginia's republican governor. bob mcdonnell now says it was a mistake to omit any reference to slavery regarding the state's recognition of confederate history month. in a statement issued, governor mcdonnell calls slavery an abomination. the governor added a paragraph to that proclamation saying it is important to understand that slavery was among the factors that led to the stifl war and was a "evil and inhumane practice." in a few moments we'll discuss this...
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jimmy, director of our west virginia homeland security. both of these individuals were there every day and night, 24/7, for an entire week. i thank our west virginia head coach, bobby huggins, for his uplifting visit to the families. by all accounts, the explosion that took the lives of these 29 miners should never have happened in this time, in this modern era. to quote mine safety administrator who fought every hour, 24 hours a day, to help find our coal miners and i state what he said, all explosions are preventable. it's just making sure you have things in place to keep one from occurring. it's quite evident that something went very wrong here, end quote. there are multiple lares of laws and regulations in place to prevent such a disaster. there are modern technologies. there were repeated, insistent inspections and yet 29 men perished and one is hanging on in the hospital. that this deadly explosion occurred is infuriatingly frustratingly heartbreaking and i'm determined that we will get to the bottom it and ensure that steps are take
jimmy, director of our west virginia homeland security. both of these individuals were there every day and night, 24/7, for an entire week. i thank our west virginia head coach, bobby huggins, for his uplifting visit to the families. by all accounts, the explosion that took the lives of these 29 miners should never have happened in this time, in this modern era. to quote mine safety administrator who fought every hour, 24 hours a day, to help find our coal miners and i state what he said, all...
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and that's quite a head start. ♪ >>> huge controversy erupted over a decision this week by virginia's republican governor to decembsignate april confeder history month. cnn's kate bolduan is following the story. >> reporter: virginia, known for its civil war battlefield, its capital richmond was the capital of the confederacy, now a must battle over that legacy. virginia republican governor bob mcdonnell has declared april confederate lift month to understand the sacrifices of the confederate lead, soldiers and citizens. >> i thought that just having people look at the history had, learning from the mistakes of the history, but understanding virginia's role in the battlefield et cetera would be helpful for economic development so that's why i signed it up. >> reporter: but the governor is now apologizing for what he calls a major omission, failure to mention mention of slavery. the civil rights advocates had accused of governor of trying to white wash history. >> to not take even a second to acknowledge that the civil war, the main purpose of it, the main reason for that fire that bur
and that's quite a head start. ♪ >>> huge controversy erupted over a decision this week by virginia's republican governor to decembsignate april confeder history month. cnn's kate bolduan is following the story. >> reporter: virginia, known for its civil war battlefield, its capital richmond was the capital of the confederacy, now a must battle over that legacy. virginia republican governor bob mcdonnell has declared april confederate lift month to understand the sacrifices of...
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a bit of news for folks in west virginia. the west virginia basketball coach, they call him bob huggins visited here, that according to one of the congressmen was a huge deal for the folks out here. these families, as you can imagine, are waiting. they're furious with massey energy. they feel like the truth hasn't been given to them as fast as they would like. they have yet to hear the words i'm sorry, according to some i've talked to. >> larry: what about the families of the four missing miners? have you been in touch? how are they holding up? >> reporter: i have not been in touch. this has been so challenging covering this story. i was covering sago four years ago and it was easy to be in touch with those families because they were holed up in a church behind the row of media. those families are a couple miles away deep in this mining property. it's almost impossible for us here to talk to the families, but from what i've been told, they have been told to go home, get sleep, take a shower. most of them have stayed put right
a bit of news for folks in west virginia. the west virginia basketball coach, they call him bob huggins visited here, that according to one of the congressmen was a huge deal for the folks out here. these families, as you can imagine, are waiting. they're furious with massey energy. they feel like the truth hasn't been given to them as fast as they would like. they have yet to hear the words i'm sorry, according to some i've talked to. >> larry: what about the families of the four missing...
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and virginia. this area is very particular. and all the right thing about eagle creek were about the springs and the fishing and the waters and the hills. and the last report showed there had been so many discharges from the negative that every stream, every creak has no longer a quiet life and all the streams have dried up and if you want to hike along the wilderness act from eagle mountain over to the garden of the gods they thought it worked in colorado so they created the garden of the gods of southern illinois it is a beautiful part of the national forest but you have to pack in your own water now. because the companies have killed the hidden mortars and there is no more moonshine and no more people. the abuse of the land has gone hand-in-hand and we have lost thousands upon thousands of acres of land but also bought only a few heil farm land productive land that has never been put back into any kind of economic productivity. but an appellate judge, less than 3% of all homeland destroyed by mo
and virginia. this area is very particular. and all the right thing about eagle creek were about the springs and the fishing and the waters and the hills. and the last report showed there had been so many discharges from the negative that every stream, every creak has no longer a quiet life and all the streams have dried up and if you want to hike along the wilderness act from eagle mountain over to the garden of the gods they thought it worked in colorado so they created the garden of the gods...
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governor bob mcdonnel as confederate history month in virginia. his original proclamation failed to mention slavery. he apologized for it and denounced slavery. jeremy mayor does not think the controversy will do mcdonnel any daniel. >> most of the people angry about this didn't vote for him so this is not a major scandal or problem for this governor. >> governor mcdonnel says he issued the proclamation to help promote tourism in the commonwealth. next year is the 150th anniversary of the start of the civil war. >>> still to come when 9news now returns, tiger woods teed off at the masters. it appears he's still got it. highlights next in sports. >>> right now at 5:18, let's take a look at celebrities born on this april 9th. "playboy" magazine founder hue hefner is 84. actor dennis quaid turns 56 today. keisha knight pulliam is 31 today. happy birthday if it's your day. ñ >>> good morning, everyone. i'm brett haber with your wake- up sports. what did we expect? he'd be shooting 80? unlikely after his surgery tiger took eight months off and took t
governor bob mcdonnel as confederate history month in virginia. his original proclamation failed to mention slavery. he apologized for it and denounced slavery. jeremy mayor does not think the controversy will do mcdonnel any daniel. >> most of the people angry about this didn't vote for him so this is not a major scandal or problem for this governor. >> governor mcdonnel says he issued the proclamation to help promote tourism in the commonwealth. next year is the 150th anniversary...
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it terrell brown is in naoma, west virginia with the latest. good morning. >> reporter: michelle, good morning to you. a decision had to be made soon. time is running out to potentially save the lives of those four missing miners. and in the middle of the night, rescuers decided to go in. rescue teams are back inside the upper big branch mine heading for the safe rooms where the four missing miners could still be alive. >> the plan is for two teams to go underground and to visit both of those refuge chambers. >> reporter: to ensure the air remains safe, nitrogen is being pumped in to neutralize toxic gas. teams are also making plans to begin removing the bodies of the confirmed dead. >> i believe that families are relieved and knowing that this process is starting which the end will be near. >> reporter: early on thursday, explosive levels of gas forced rescue teams to end their search and turn back. they were within 500 feet of a rescue room. >> we committed to the families that we wanted to get into the chambers within 96 hours and we're tryi
it terrell brown is in naoma, west virginia with the latest. good morning. >> reporter: michelle, good morning to you. a decision had to be made soon. time is running out to potentially save the lives of those four missing miners. and in the middle of the night, rescuers decided to go in. rescue teams are back inside the upper big branch mine heading for the safe rooms where the four missing miners could still be alive. >> the plan is for two teams to go underground and to visit...
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shootings at virginia tech. flowers honoring each of the victims. rema samaha, one of them. there were the precious images of her dancing before the attack. >> it's not something you get through. just something you adjust to. >> samaha's family has been fighting to close a glaring loophole. gun shows where people buy guns without a background check, without any questions asked. it was a year ago, abc news followed her brother to this gun show in richmond, virginia. we gave him one hour and $5,000 cash. within minutes while still in line he bought his first gun. >> this is what? >> this is a glock. >> you got this before you even got in the show? >> yeah, he was sitting outside of the door. went up to him. how much you want for it? 450 bucks. >> a glock handgun. same kind of gun used to kill at virginia tech. >> reporter: inside omar made purchase after purchase. not one background check, he emerged carrying in this case a semi automatic assault weapon. >> what did they ask? >> nothing, nothing. i just went up, g
shootings at virginia tech. flowers honoring each of the victims. rema samaha, one of them. there were the precious images of her dancing before the attack. >> it's not something you get through. just something you adjust to. >> samaha's family has been fighting to close a glaring loophole. gun shows where people buy guns without a background check, without any questions asked. it was a year ago, abc news followed her brother to this gun show in richmond, virginia. we gave him one...
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. >> and the west virginia mine disaster. new information on the rescue effort. >> live in high definition, from wbff tv in baltimore, this is fox 45 news "late edition". >> well, our streak of dry, blue skies and summer like heat is over. the clouds rolled in early this evening and then the rain came down. some areas were even under a thunderstorm warning for a couple of hours. hello again, i am jennifer gilbert. jeff barnd is off tonight. more on tonight's rain in a bit. first some of the top stories tonight. staff members at baltimore's afro american newspaper are mourning the death of one of their own. paper's 72-year-old security guard was gunned down while ordering food at a chinese carry out early this morning. police say the two suspects fled the scene, with $13. they stole from another customer. at the paper today the victim's co-workers were struggling to make sense of it all. >> life is a cycle. and so you are born and grow old and then eventually you die. but when it is cut short by something that doesn't seem to
. >> and the west virginia mine disaster. new information on the rescue effort. >> live in high definition, from wbff tv in baltimore, this is fox 45 news "late edition". >> well, our streak of dry, blue skies and summer like heat is over. the clouds rolled in early this evening and then the rain came down. some areas were even under a thunderstorm warning for a couple of hours. hello again, i am jennifer gilbert. jeff barnd is off tonight. more on tonight's rain in...
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john roberts in west virginia. thanks so much. >>> stick with us because we'll bring you the latest developments as soon as they happen out of west virginia. we'll figure out what's going to happen in this news briefing that will take place in about 25 minutes and hopefully we'll get answers to how crews can get into one specific area where those four remaining miners might be. >>> desperate times call for desperate measures. that's the story in los angeles this week where the mayor is pushing for a three-day workweek for city employees. that's right. three days. a five-day weekend sounds pretty cool, right? unless you want to go to a library or city park. they'll be closed. >> i am asking the ceao to develop a plan to shut down all general-funded city services with the exception of public safety and revenue-generating positions for two days per week beginning the week of april 12th. >> now, apparently public safety is off limits like police and fire departments and bernard parks is actually a former police chief t
john roberts in west virginia. thanks so much. >>> stick with us because we'll bring you the latest developments as soon as they happen out of west virginia. we'll figure out what's going to happen in this news briefing that will take place in about 25 minutes and hopefully we'll get answers to how crews can get into one specific area where those four remaining miners might be. >>> desperate times call for desperate measures. that's the story in los angeles this week where the...
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. >>> setback at that west virginia mine. rescue crews got inside, but now the quality of air has become too dangerous and crews are being pulled out. what happens next. >>> tiger woods, it's just a few hours away from teeing off the masters, but before his first drive, a haunting new ad is creating a lot of buzz. it featuring the voice of his voice. >> you'll find out what thinking was, i want to find out what your feelings are, and did you learn anything? >> advertising guru donny deutsch will join me to talk about this ad. what does donny, think and what are people on the blog saying about it? this is a hot topic today. >>> we saturday off with a diplomat from the middle east as he caused a bomb scare aboard a united airlines flight last nichlt federal marshals confronted the man, a diplomat from qatar, after he emerged from the bathroom smelling of smoke. smoked a cigarette and tried to cover it up, and then reportedly made a flippant comment to light his shoes. that was enough for the marshals to apprehend him. two fight
. >>> setback at that west virginia mine. rescue crews got inside, but now the quality of air has become too dangerous and crews are being pulled out. what happens next. >>> tiger woods, it's just a few hours away from teeing off the masters, but before his first drive, a haunting new ad is creating a lot of buzz. it featuring the voice of his voice. >> you'll find out what thinking was, i want to find out what your feelings are, and did you learn anything? >>...
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his father flew from virginia yesterday. his mother is on her way from japan. >>> good news for travelers today that volcanic ash cloud may clear up in europe. bad news the cloud could be headed our way. officials in great britain say it could reach north america sometime today. britain says its airspace will remain closed until at least tomorrow. some europeans are still here in washington even though they were supposed to go back home days ago. they're among the millions of travelers stranded because of that ash cloud. news4's kimberly suiters is live at dulles airport with more on their stories. good morning, kimberly. >> reporter: good morning, joe. those europeans and americans trying to leave from dulles international airport. some are told they won't be able to get out until friday. even though air travel could resume to 50% of normal today it still remains to be seen how difficult travel will be. some flight have not resumed in major airports and destinations. a partial reopening is good news to passengers grounded a
his father flew from virginia yesterday. his mother is on her way from japan. >>> good news for travelers today that volcanic ash cloud may clear up in europe. bad news the cloud could be headed our way. officials in great britain say it could reach north america sometime today. britain says its airspace will remain closed until at least tomorrow. some europeans are still here in washington even though they were supposed to go back home days ago. they're among the millions of travelers...
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and similar from bruce in cliften, virginia. comparing eddie eagle isn't trying to sell guns, the nra isn't trying to indoctrinate guns, just trying to teach them what to do in the presence of a gun. as a police officer and a parent, my children know, do yours? and our good friend, deb from arlington is sorry it's come to this, but she says kids need to know about guns. in a perfect world, we wouldn't have to do this. in a perfect world, kids would be allowed to stay kids and not worry about gun violence and have responsible parents. unfortunately, this isn't the case. the nra video wasn't offensive to me at all. i say let it stand and not spend unnecessary funds if it works. i haven't seen this entire video, so it's hard to comment, but i am sort of wondering for you begun control folks out there, in any other group but the nra group created eddie the eagle, would it be a big deal? the address, mailbag@wusa9.com. that's our report. don't forget, wusa9.com is always on. we'll see you later. bye. i want one list. for one store. [
and similar from bruce in cliften, virginia. comparing eddie eagle isn't trying to sell guns, the nra isn't trying to indoctrinate guns, just trying to teach them what to do in the presence of a gun. as a police officer and a parent, my children know, do yours? and our good friend, deb from arlington is sorry it's come to this, but she says kids need to know about guns. in a perfect world, we wouldn't have to do this. in a perfect world, kids would be allowed to stay kids and not worry about...
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>>> we continue to follow that deadly mine explosion in west virginia this morning. it is a quiet and serene scene now. but that is only a cover for the grief and sadness in this small community. >> 25 miners were killed and four still missing after yesterday's explosion in montcoal, west virginia but the rescue effort is on hold as crews work to ventilate toxic gas from the mine. will thomas is in montcoal with the latest now. >> reporter: good morning. the rescue effort continues. there are still four miners unaccounted for inside and trapped. rescuers were pulled out overnight because there is such a strong buildup of carbon monoxide, it is simply too dangerous. so they are digging three giant holes to vent out the area and about 1100 feet below where they believe the miners are at. they're going to try and let some fumes out so send rescuers back inside.
>>> we continue to follow that deadly mine explosion in west virginia this morning. it is a quiet and serene scene now. but that is only a cover for the grief and sadness in this small community. >> 25 miners were killed and four still missing after yesterday's explosion in montcoal, west virginia but the rescue effort is on hold as crews work to ventilate toxic gas from the mine. will thomas is in montcoal with the latest now. >> reporter: good morning. the rescue effort...
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also, a man at the center of the west virginia coal mine tragedy. the massey energy ceo responds to criticism about safety violations as rescue crews hold out hope that the four miners are still alive deep underground. an arrest has been made after threats were made against house speaker nancy pelosi. >>> now we look forward to a break from the heat? listen to that, heat. it is just april. damage the average height is 64, so this is obviously -- >> the average height is 64, so this is obviously not the norm. high clouds, comfortably warm if you are not doing strenuous work, temperatures slowly falling into the 80's. the weatherbug, pinpointing some locations, 89 burke, high of 91. 90 degrees downtown washington, 86 brandywine, 88 chantilly, manassas 91, rockville 89. the storm scan, tomorrow we will be near 80. in the afternoon, the cold front forming from chicago, southwest toward dallas will swing through tomorrow afternoon and night and bring heavy thunderstorms and much cooler air. the weather map tomorrow shows the location moving through on th
also, a man at the center of the west virginia coal mine tragedy. the massey energy ceo responds to criticism about safety violations as rescue crews hold out hope that the four miners are still alive deep underground. an arrest has been made after threats were made against house speaker nancy pelosi. >>> now we look forward to a break from the heat? listen to that, heat. it is just april. damage the average height is 64, so this is obviously -- >> the average height is 64, so...